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River Of Tears

by: The Gospel Mountaineers

Publication date: 1977
Topics: gospel, bluegrass gospel, North Carolina
Item Size: 286.2M

**The Gospel Mountaineers**

**River of Tears**

**STEREO – RSR-591 / CEC-677042**

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### Side One

1. Light at the River – 2:22

2. Wicked Path of Sin – 2:11

3. River of Tears – 3:57 *(Bennie Browning)*

4. The Family Who Prays – 2:37

5. Purple Robe – 3:17

6. There's a Light Guiding Me – 3:43

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### Side Two

1. Heavenly Light – 3:29

2. Matthew 24 – 3:13

3. Just as the Sun Went Down – 3:05

4. I'll Be Somewhere Listening – 2:17

5. My Main Trial Is Yet to Come – 2:36

6. If You Don't Love Your Neighbor, Then You Don't Love God – 2:24

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**About the Album:**

The old songs that were a blessing to us all aren't sung much anymore; however, *The Gospel Mountaineers*, of Franklin, N.C., know there are many people like you who enjoy hearing an album of traditional old gospel songs, performed in the country style that made them beloved.

The only new song on the album is *River of Tears*, written by **Bennie Browning**, who also plays bass guitar and sings with the group. **Willie Wykle** and his wife **Margie** contribute vocals, including a duet on *Just as the Sun Went Down*. Willie also sings lead and plays rhythm guitar. **Don Green** plays banjo, and his brother **Dean Green** plays mandolin and lead guitar.

Although this is their first record, Bennie, Willie, and Margie have sung these cherished songs together for many years in churches and at gatherings throughout the mountains. The Gospel Mountaineers hope this album will be a blessing to everyone.

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**Musicians:**

- Bennie Browning – Bass Guitar

- Willie Wykle – Rhythm Guitar

- Don Green – Banjo & Lead Guitar

- Dean Green – Mandolin & Lead Guitar

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**Recording Info:**

Recorded at **CEC Sound Studio**, Franklin, NC

**Engineer:** Ronnie Evans

Manufactured by **Recording Services of W.M. Canton**

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**For Bookings:**

**Bennie Browning**

Rt. 9, Box 122

Franklin, NC 28734

Phone: (704) 524-4838